Massachusetts State Flag Patch

The Massachusetts State Flag features the state's coat of arms with Native American holding a bow and arrow, a white star of the coat of arms, a blue shield, and the motto, "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem". The Native American holding a bow and arrow pointing down signifies peace. The white star of the coat of arms signifies Massachusetts as a U.S State. The motto means "By the Sword We Seek Peace, But Peace Only Under Liberty".